Showing posts with label europe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label europe. Show all posts

Saturday, September 8, 2012

CATHEDRAL OF ST VITUS PRAGUE


Located in the Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral is an imposing building in the French Gothic style. It is the largest cathedral in Prague and the importance of incorporating several chapels, frescoes and graves. The rich and beautiful chapel contains the tomb is decorated St. Wenceslas. It is a symbol of the Czech Republic.



                          The first church dedicated to St. Vitus whole, which stood on the site of the present cathedral was a Romanesque rotunda, built by Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia in 925.





       This patron saint was chosen because Wenceslaus he got from King Henry I, part of the relics of the saint - his arm.



Besides religious ceremonies, and ceremonies officiated here coronation of kings and queens. In the room there are Coronation Crown Jewels and find their rest in the cathedral crypt most kings and queens of Bohemia.



Thursday, July 12, 2012

MONTENEGRO BUDVA



Budva is one of the most beautiful resort on the Adriatic Sea, is considered the tourist capital of Montenegro.







  Budva is primarily a historical city, story stretching over approximately 2,500 years.




  Tradition says that the city was born out of love, city name in countless legends stirring romance of Olympian Zeus with earthly virgins.




I visited the resort, I saw from a distance. I made some picture


Tuesday, May 8, 2012

EUROPE DAY




On May 9, 1950, Robert Schuman, French Foreign Minister, proposed Franţei, Germany and other European countries jointly manage the coal and steel. The EU summit held in Milan in 1985, was decided on May 9 to become "Europe Day".



This call was the first step towards the European Union today - a structure made up of 27 countries, united in respect for freedom and the rule of law, but who recognize and appreciate the same time, diversity of European citizens. The anniversary is celebrated today as the Schuman Declaration Europe Day.




On this occasion, throughout Europe, is held every year in shares and festivities that aim to bring EU institutions closer to citizens and to strengthen links between peoples belonging to the Union.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Swans on the Black Sea


After a strong winter frost, when lakes are frozen, the swans have come to Sea Black in search of food.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Lake Saint Ann




Situated over 950 meters, eyes hidden, mysterious and full of legends - Lake Saint Ann, is the only volcanic lake in Central Europe. Lake depth varies, depending on the rainfall that feeds him - the only source otherwise. Water is extremely pure, cela Lake is considered one of the cleanest in the world. Due to lack of minerals, water is not drinkable.
The lake is a Roman Catholic chapel, dedicated to St. Anna wearing.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

PRAGUE CASTLE


Prague Castle (Prazsky hrad) is the largest medieval complex in Europe with an area 570 meters long and 7.28 hectares, it is the biggest attraction in Prague. The castle was first built in the ninth century transformed from a wooden fortress inprejmuita stone walls in an imposing building as it is today. From the complex include: St. Vitus Cathedral, museum and art galleries, Golden Lane, Lobkowicz Palace and the church of St. George.

Friday, August 29, 2008

Travel to Europe (East, West)

This is my new blog, on where to travel, what to see in each location, and I can also answer your questions about how to get around there...

Stay tuned, many posts are yet to come!

MY WONDERFUL ROSE

The roses in my garden. Different roses, different colors. Wonderful flowers!